The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts

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Fit Happens: Taking the Fear Out of Garment Sewing

Fit Happens: Taking the Fear Out of Garment Sewing18. Aug.43 Min.

Send us feedback about this episode! A flattering, well-fitting garment begins long before you sit down at the sewing machine. It starts with understanding your body, your personal style, and what you want your clothing to do for you. In this episode, we take our first forays into garment fitting. We’ll discuss how to identify the figure features you’d like to highlight or minimize, the importance of accurate body measurements, and the benefits of choosing patterns that are good candidates fo...